$70M Bitcoin Movie Sparks Renewed Debate Over Craig Wright's Claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto

A new $70 million Bitcoin movie has reignited controversy over Craig Wright's claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The film, directed by Doug Liman and starring Casey Affleck as Wright, uses AI for sets and includes AI-generated appearances of tech figures. Wright's claim to be Satoshi has been disputed, with a 2024 UK court ruling that he did not create Bitcoin and finding him guilty of forgery and contempt of court.

The movie, financed partly by Wright's supporter Calvin Ayre, has no distributor or release date yet but adds Hollywood drama to ongoing debates about Bitcoin's origins. The film's use of AI-generated sets and appearances raises questions about the accuracy of its portrayal of events.